Kris Balzer

Co-Founder
Registered Massage Therapist
Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist (CMLDT)
Specializing:
Massage Therapy Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
Service Options:
In person
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With over 15 years of clinical experience, Kris is a highly skilled Registered Massage Therapist dedicated to helping clients reduce pain, restore function, and reconnect with their bodies.

Kris’ treatment approach blends advanced manual therapy with a somatic lens, recognizing that physical pain and tension are deeply connected to the nervous system and lived experience. His sessions may include myofascial release, trigger point therapy, joint mobilization, and guided movement to help clients build deeper awareness, release stored tension, and support long-term healing.

Kris is also a Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist, allowing him to provide targeted care for clients experiencing:

– Swelling, inflammation, maintained lymphedema, headaches and migraines, surgical recovery, and chronic pain conditions.

Kris has worked with a wide range of clients—from children and weekend movers to professional athletes—and brings a calm, grounded presence to his work. Whether addressing acute injury, chronic pain, nervous system dysregulation, or overall wellness, he tailors each treatment to meet clients where they are and support meaningful, sustainable change.

His goal is to empower clients to understand their bodies, participate actively in their healing, and ultimately return to the activities they love with greater ease and resilience.

Areas of Specialty

  • Chronic and acute musculoskeletal injuries
  • Somatic and nervous-system–informed bodywork
  • Myofascial release & trigger point therapy
  • Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
  • Joint mobilization & corrective movement
  • Headache, neck, and TMJ-related pain
  • Low back, hip, and shoulder dysfunction
  • Stress, trauma-related tension, and emotional holding patterns
  • Personalized home care exercise & movement plans
Qualifications
  • Massage Therapy Diploma